The latest from Norse….well if I could upload pics I would show you. Just imagine a sweet 29er single speed in a nice grey with yellow accents you’d have it. I’m hoping to get the hosting company on my issue and resolved within a day or two. ‘Till then….

Working furiously on a Ti 650b SS for Jess, 29er SS in steel for Geoff. Hoping to get a frame started for Carly and Dave. Norse is nearly outta the snow and altitude of Silverton!

Norse has been on a scaled back schedule due to a remodel project in Silverton. Give me a shout if you’re interested in a frame, now’s the time as you will have a new bike come spring time!

Judson has ordered up a cool combo for a single speed 29er wheelset. Phil Wood hubs, Velocity Blunt rims, DT and Sapim spokes. Check it…

Nice Phil Wood single speed hub!

These look good....

Tha Blunts!

Been a while, SSWC ‘09 was off the hook. The Run What Ya Brung show was the coolest builders show I’ve ever been to. Pics to come..

Here’s a sweet wheel build for Judd about to go together

Some thoughts on the upcoming week:

The course will make you suffer and beg for mercy. It will require more from you than you would have thought you had in you. It is a sweet single speed adventure. I wouldn’t drink beer, whiskey, or other ability altering beverages until the first loop is done, and then maybe not until the race is done…..

I’m super stoked to be hosting a passel of really excellent frame builders at the Run What Ya Brung ss show. Do yourself a favor and come see some phenomenal craftsmanship and know these aren’t trailer queens, but rigs that will be ridden in anger on the SSWC 09 Worlds course with the best of the best. Have a pint with these builders, ask questions, express admiration, place an order……….Well, we can hope can’t we?

Here’s the latest for the Run What Ya Brung handcrafted single speed show:

Donkelope Bikes: www.donkelopebikes.com

Black Sheep Bicycles: www.blacksheepbikes.com

The weekend was awesome for the riding we did, but also for the builders wanting to participate in the show. Five more have committed to showing and racing:

Lynskey Performance: www.lynskeyperfomance.com
Soulcraft: www.soulcraftbikes.com
FORM Cycles: www.formcycles.com
Bilenky Cycle Works: www.bilenky.com
Inglis Cycles: www.ingliscycles.com

All,

Just got back from a weekend tour on Pugsley and other bikes down the Dolores River canyon between Pump House Wash and Slick Rock (@ 25 miles). I was running a Norse prototype built around 165mm hubs. Check it out:

Nick Finch over at Gypsy Cycles www.gypsycycles.com is on board for the show.

We’ve got some great craftsmen showing some real world bikes. This is gonna rock!